Hoya Curtisii Light Requirements

November 25, 2024 Post a Comment

Hoya curtisii light requirements

To encourage your Hoya curtisii to flower, provide it with over 8 hours of indirect sunlight daily, give it fertilizer high in phosphorus and increase the humidity. Find out the do's and don'ts for your new indoor plants!

How do you care for a Hoya curtisii?

Hoya Curtisii Care Summary

Provide with bright, indirect light (with some direct light if you want to encourage blooming)
Water when dry.
Use a well-aerated and well-draining potting mix.
Provide with a humid environment.
Keep the temperature above 60 degrees Fahrenheit (about 15 degrees Celsius)

Do Hoya curtisii like humidity?

HOYA CURTISII CARE. These plants are native to the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia. As a result, it is no shock that these plants like it warm and humid.

How much light do Hoya plants need?

Most hoya plants prefer medium to bright, indirect light. Some do well with about two hours of direct sunlight in the morning or evening, but too much sun exposure may burn their leaves or turn them yellow.

What is the best light for Hoya curtisii?

Hoya curtisii enjoys bright light. Indoors, near a bright, sunny window or under a grow light is best. (Learn more about how to use grow lights with houseplants.) Outdoors, a shaded spot is nice.

Is Hoya curtisii rare?

Hoya curtisii is a popular rare Hoya with small spade shaped succulent leaves with silver variegation and unusual texturing. Hoya are native to the area from South East Asia to Australia. They grow naturally as creeping epiphytes and are very easy house plants to grow not needing much water or care.

What temperature should Hoya curtisii be?

Keep temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius) and avoid cold drafts from windows or doors. Lower temperatures or exposure to drafts will slow growth and damage leaves. What is this? Hoya curtisii prefers humidity levels of 50 percent or higher.

What does Hoya curtisii smell like?

The hoya curtisii produces webs of tiny fuzzy blooms once or twice a year. The unique flowers are typically white, yellow-green, or beige with a pink or red center. The flowers are very fragrant, with a citrusy or melon-like scent.

Is Hoya curtisii a succulent?

Hoya Curtisii is a creeping vine succulent from within the Apocynaceae family that is native to Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Also called the wax flower or porcelain flower, like all other Hoyas, this plant has small heart-shaped leaves that are often dotted with silver specks that grow from delicate vines.

Is Hoya curtisii easy to care?

Thankfully, your Hoya curtisii is easy to care for and can be easily propagated from stem cuttings. It enjoys 2-3 hours of direct light plus indirect light for the rest of the day, drying out between waterings, and humidity >50%.

Do Hoyas like deep or shallow pots?

Since most hoya species grow in the wild as epiphytes, they don't have deep roots – which means they don't need deep pots. Choosing a pot on the shallow side that is only one size up from your current container will provide enough room for your houseplant's roots while helping to prevent waterlogging.

How hot is too hot for hoya?

over 95° for extended periods of time.

Can Hoyas be in low light?

Hoyas are not fussy about light either. They'll do best in a bright location, but will be just fine in low light conditions, too. You don't need to fertilize hoyas very often, but an occasional light dose of liquid houseplant fertilizer in the spring and summer will be beneficial.

Do Hoyas like to climb or hang?

Hoyas have magnificent flowers and waxy leaves and most are vining plants that climb easily on a trellis for support.

Where is the best place to put a hoya plant?

Select a place that gets bright, indirect light. Don't let their waxy foliage fool you. They are not succulents and can't take harsh afternoon light. They will grow in lower light situations but it's unlikely they will bloom.

What does bright indirect sunlight look like?

To sum up, bright, indirect light is bright enough to cast a shadow—though not a dark, clearly defined one—and to read by. It can be found near north- and east-facing windows or shaded south- and west-facing ones, as well as a few feet back from unshaded south- or west-facing windows.

What window should a hoya be in?

If you're growing Hoyas indoors, light from a west or south-facing window is ideal. I am using T5 HO lights this winter and they come highly recommended by many growers. Hoyas can definitely benefit from artificial light. Outdoors, diffused light is best and too much direct sun can cause the leaves to fade and yellow.

Why is my Hoya curtisii yellowing?

Yellowing leaves are a sign of too much water. Ensure the pot has good drainage and allow the surface of the soil to dry between watering. If the soil is staying too moist for too long, consider repotting into a mix which dries more quickly - see hoya soil.

What Hoya has the prettiest flowers?

Mindorensis. H. mindorensis has elliptical leaves that are glossy, with a medium green hue – but this is a hoya you'll want to grow for its fantastic flowers.